{"title":"Murray Rae","description":"\u003cp\u003eMurray Rae’s works offer thoughtful insights into Christian theology, making complex ideas accessible to both students and general readers. His writing combines clarity with depth, exploring foundational beliefs and their relevance to contemporary faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a balanced approach that encourages reflection and understanding within the broader realms of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e. Rae’s books are ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of Christian doctrine and its practical implications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"christian-theology-the-basics-by-murray-rae-9780415814959","title":"Christian Theology: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristian Theology: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise introduction to the nature, tasks, and central concerns of theology – the study of God within the Christian tradition. Providing a broad overview of the story that Christianity tells us about our human situation before God, this book also seeks to provide encouragement and a solid foundation for the reader’s further explorations within the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith debates surrounding the relation between faith and reason in theology, the book opens with a consideration of the basis of theology and goes on to explore key topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe identity of Jesus and debates in Christology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe role of the Bible in shaping theological inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe centrality of the Trinity for all forms of Christian thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe promise of salvation and how it is achieved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, along with a glossary, \u003cem\u003eChristian Theology: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal starting point for those new to the study of theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605227454700,"sku":"9780415814959","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415814959-christian-theology-the-basics.jpg?v=1778127224"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/murray-rae.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}